5 signs you might be a toxic co‑worker

Toxicity often hides in subtle behaviour: interrupting frequently, finishing others’ sentences, “forgetting” to loop someone in on emails, or subtly questioning their competence in meetings. These micro‑actions chip other’s confidence and create a sense of exclusion. If you’re the one people feel they have to “be careful around,” or if you’re often the last to know about decisions, it might be a sign that your behaviour is pushing people away. Becoming more aware of how you listen, respond, and include others—such as letting them speak fully, giving credit, and actively looping them in—turns your impact from harmful to helpful, and helps you become the kind of co‑worker people genuinely want to work with.